European Security Systems Association (ESSA) e. V.

Last week the ESSA General Assembly was the meeting place for the world of safes. Close to 140 #safe and #security experts from around the world addressed battery fires, the confusing array of European regulations and the digital protection of valuables. We also presented this year's ESSA International Leadership Award to Josef Reingen. The safe expert, who is world-renowned in the industry, has been supporting and promoting the ESSA for over 40 years, helping it to become a leading international association for the physical security industry. More information in today's press release: https://lnkd.in/e4GYaN3z

Next week the #secure #storage industry meets at the ESSA General Assembly. Together with more than 130 participants we will answer several of the questions below. What questions would you ask?

Fires caused by overheated ion-lithium batteries from e-bikes & co. are increasingly making the headlines. The simplest solution is to store and charge the battery in special storage cabinets. Now, together with the VDMA, ECB, insurers and several manufacturers we have created the VDMA 24994 testing specification. Read our current press release to get to know more on this „burning topic“.  We are also presenting it at the security essen fair, booth 6B39.    https://lnkd.in/eFMZHu3F

The new figures from the German Police are in: Good news: Compared to 2023, we have less explosive attacks on ATMs in Germany. Find out more at the ESSA “Day of Banks and Saving Banks” at the security essen where the German Police will present their activities on the topic. In nine interesting presentations experts from banks can inform themselves of the newest protection technologies and their effects. The event is free of charge for fair visitors. https://lnkd.in/euXmHKY2

On 19 September 2024 the Day of Banks and Saving Banks takes place during the security Fair. ESSA and the security fair organized a high class conference program including talks on #ATM #protection, the usability of ink #stained #banknotes and digital solutions. Furthermore approx. 500 international exhibitors present their newest security innovations on the fair. For fair visitors the conference is free of charge. Click on the full conference programm below. security essen Banken.nl https://lnkd.in/eh6HXJ4t

Since 50 years the #securityessen is a regular meeting point for the world of civil security and, therefore, it constitutes a unique communication and presentation platform for the companies. We want to congratulate security essen for this success. Visit us and our ESSA members from the 17th to 20th September 2024 in Essen. https://lnkd.in/esXEx2EV

Anyone who buys a #safe wants #security. In addition to a reference to the European Standard EN 1143-1 the #certification is important. However, there is a difference between an accredited certification (see examples in the picture) and just a certificate. "In principle, anyone can issue a certificate," says Falko Adomat, Managing Director of the European Security Systems Association (ESSA). "Only the accreditation of the issuing body proves that a neutral, competent organisation is behind it." It is therefore worth taking a closer look or asking: Reliable certification brands have a reference to their accreditation standard. If this information is missing: the certificate could be a bluff. More information can be found in our current press release. https://lnkd.in/eFPevcUR

What type of #safe do I need? This depends on the individual requirements – what do I want to protect, and what will my security requirements be in the future? Besides cash, also watches and jewellery, electronic devices to Pokémon cards are coveted by thieves. Therefore, the safe should be big enough for notebooks, smart phones, digital cameras and other high-tech products. Buy bigger than currently needed, as your need of storing items will certainly grow. A safe does not automatically protect against fire as well. And a fire-resistant product does not automatically protect against theft. For #burglary protection: check that your safe is certified by an accredited body and refers to the European Safe Standard EN 1143-1. For #fire #resistance: check that a reference to EN 1047-1 or EN 15659 is made. If you want fire and burglary, two standards must be indicated.

Electronic safe locks are classified from class A to D to the European Standard EN 1300. The figure shows a very simple comparison of the requirements according to the newest version of the Standard. Only the minimum requirements are indicated – manufacturers may always produce to a higher security. #safe #locksmith #locks #vault #security

For safes the mechanical key locks are classified from A to D – A is the lowest class, D is the highest – however, until now a key lock of class D does not exist. The figure shows a very simple comparison based on the requirements of the European Standard EN 1300. Only the minimum requirements are indicated – manufacturers may always do more than listed in the standard. #security #locksmith #safestorage #safe #locks